The Burning Towel or A Household Quarrel
Watch TrailerA couple’s fight over dinner leads to spiralling domestic abuse that spreads all over town. (MoMA)
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| Original Title | Le torchon brûle ou Une querelle de ménage |
| Year | 1911 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Romeo Bosetti |
| Runtime | 5 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.5/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedy from a single domestic spark, relying on physical escalation and visual hyperbole to turn a marital quarrel into a town-wide melee. The rapid pacing and chain-reaction gags build a masterpiece of silent-era slapstick.
What lingers after the dust settles is the sheer inventiveness of the chaos, a reminder of how a simple premise can explode into universal farce. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Romeo Bosetti
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Best enjoyed with a group, feeding off the collective laughter at each escalating absurdity.
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